Folding two-tier side table - Boris Lacroix ca 1930-1935

A beautifully engineered folding side table attributed to French designer Boris Lacroix, one of the pioneers of modernist furniture design.
Crafted from chrome-plated steel with veneered wooden trays, the table reflects Lacroix's fascination with elegant mechanics and functional minimalism.
Its ingenious folding construction allows the piece to collapse into an exceptionally compact, flat profile without compromising its sculptural appearance.
 
Originally conceived for flexible modern living, this rare two-tier design combines architectural precision with timeless sophistication. Whether used as a side table, drinks stand or display piece, it remains as practical today as it was nearly a century ago—a refined example of early French modernism where innovation and beauty are perfectly balanced.
 
The design bears a strong resemblance to documented folding tables by Boris Lacroix, including examples from the Karl Lagerfeld Estate sold by Sotheby's in Paris (2021) and Cologne (2022), where related chromed metal and oak folding tables dating to circa 1930 were offered at auction.
 
W 48 cm x H 84 cm x D 37 cm